During a Conversation with a Friend, Al Starts to Get

question 397

Multiple Choice

During a conversation with a friend, Al starts to get angry at what she is saying. This is an emotion that he considers inappropriate and childish. As a result, instead of noticing his own anger, he erroneously begins to believe that his friend is becoming angry, even though she is doing no such thing. This example best demonstrates the defence mechanism of

• A)reaction formation
• B)projection
• C)sublimation
• D)displacement

Understand the concept of linear relationships as depicted in scatter diagrams.

Identify characteristics of data represented in scatter diagrams including the strength and direction of a relationship.

Understand when and how to use a line chart efficiently.

Distinguish between positive and negative linear relationships.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning.

Primary Reinforcer

An innately reinforcing stimulus, such as one that satisfies a biological need.

Positive Punishers

Stimuli that, when introduced after a behavior, decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Generalization

The process of applying the information or conclusions from specific instances to broader contexts or situations.